5-Day Lake Nakuru NP & Masai Mara NR Adventure Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick-up by your driver guide early in the morning from the airport/hotel. Depart Nairobi and journey through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley with scenic stopovers along the way before heading to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a small relaxation before setting out on your first thrilling afternoon game drive. Explore the rolling savannahs as you search for lions resting under acacia trees, towering giraffes, playful zebras, and herds of elephants roaming freely across the plains. As the golden African sunset unfolds, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, embark on a full day of adventure for a morning and afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Drive across endless plains dotted with wildlife and experience close encounters with the famous Big Five. Follow the Mara River where giant crocodiles and hippos dominate the waters while predators silently stalk their prey nearby. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic Great Migration as thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the crocodile-infested rivers in a breath-taking survival spectacle famously known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out again for an afternoon game drive filled with more unforgettable sightings. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Begin the morning with an optional hot air balloon safari at an extra cost, floating silently above the endless Mara plains as the sunrise lights up the wilderness below. After breakfast, continue with a morning game drive where you may spot cheetahs scanning the horizon, hyenas on their morning patrol, and prides of lions preparing for the day ahead together with other wildlife roaming around the savannah. Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure while enjoying the lodge amenities, the peaceful views, and the sounds of nature surrounding you. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast and then check-out. Depart the Maasai Mara and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park, well known for its rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, pelicans, and diverse birdlife. Keep an eye out for lions, buffaloes, zebras, and the elusive leopard as you explore this beautiful lakeside park. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru National Park to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out from the Lodge and begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi, enjoying the beautiful countryside views along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an unforgettable safari filled with breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, and lasting memories of Kenya’s most iconic destinations.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.